The world of celebrity is waking to and reeling from the untimely and terribly unexpected death of Oscar-winning actor and beloved comedian Robin Williams. News traveled to the world of social media in the Eastern Standard Time late evening hours on August 11, 2014.
With no note left to toll his reasoning, Williams’ body was discovered dead by his personal assistant. According to the Sheriffs Office Coroner Division, Williams’ death was due to asphyxiation with a belt. As well, reports are surfacing that Williams had originally attempted the suicide by slitting his left wrist with a pocketknife unsuccessfully-but having left “acute superficial transverse wounds.”
Although the comedian struggled with depression and drug addiction as far back as 2006, and it was just last month that he checked himself into a renewal facility that, according to reports-had been planned for a long time (rather than a last-minute decision to check in).
In addition to the tremendous influence he had in the world of comedy, and highly decorated works in film (which includes: 1989’s Dead Poets Society, 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire, 1991’s Hook, 1995’s Jumanji, 1997’s Flubber and 1998’s Patch Adams and 1997’s drama Good Will Hunting-just to name a few), Williams is survived by his three children: Zachary (with his first wife) and daughter Zelda, and son Cody (with his second wife) and as well, his wife graphic designer Susan Schneider who stated: “This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”
Williams’ publicist Mara Buxbaum stated he had been suffering with severe depression here of late.
As you can see, he will be missed, thoroughly:
Actor DANNY DEVITO’s one word needed no further explanation:
Heartbroken
— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) August 12, 2014
Like Danny Devito, comedian and close friend Billy Crystal too, was at a loss for words:
No words.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) August 12, 2014
Comedian WAYNE BRADY:
https://twitter.com/waynebrady/statuses/499001937434406914
https://twitter.com/waynebrady/statuses/499001393202466816
https://twitter.com/waynebrady/statuses/499000173364641793
https://twitter.com/waynebrady/statuses/499000060567240706
Comedian DREW CAREY:
Condolences to the whole world. @robinwilliams RIP. #RobinWilliams
— 🅳🆁🅴🆆 🅲🅰🆁🅴🆈 (@DrewFromTV) August 11, 2014
Comedian STEVE MARTIN:
https://twitter.com/SteveMartinToGo/statuses/498971366050107392
Comedian and talk-show host ELLEN DEGENERES expressed:
I can’t believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I’m heartbroken.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 11, 2014
Comedian KATHY GRIFFIN:
Every encounter I had w #RobinWilliams was truly pivotal. Each & every one of them is flooding back now. To riff with Robin. A comic's dream
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 12, 2014
I met this sweet, generous & brilliant man Robin Williams in 1991. Here we are with HIS idol Jonathan Winters. #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZI4QV5QyuL
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 11, 2014
Comedian CONAN O’BRIEN:
Absolutely stunned to hear the news about Robin Williams. It's unimaginable to me that we've lost such a genuinely funny and sweet man.
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 12, 2014
Comedian-friend Whoopi Goldberg seconds Billy Crystal and Danny Devito’s emotion:
BillyCrystal is right…There are No words
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 12, 2014
Comedian SARAH SILVERMAN:
Oh no this is terrible. #RIPRobinWilliams
By all accounts he was pure love— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 11, 2014
Actor BLAIR UNDERWOOD:
Robin Williams, gone @ 63. I never had the chance to meet him but he brought laughter and joy to millions for… http://t.co/tuY9aFlaZH
— Blair Underwood (@BlairUnderwood) August 12, 2014
Actor and friend TOM HANKS shared:
RIP to my dear brother and friend Robin Williams. The world will miss the decades of laughter that you gave all of us.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) August 11, 2014
Actor NEIL PATRICK HARRIS:
I am stunned and just reeling from the news of Robin Williams' death. He brought so much joy and heart to millions… Just, wow.
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) August 12, 2014
Apparently at a loss for words, actor SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR shared some memories:
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) August 12, 2014
Actor JARET LETO:
Thank you to the beautifully original + brave artist that is #RobinWilliams. You taught us how to stand on the edge, fearless, + shine.
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) August 11, 2014
Actor WENDY RACQUEL ROBINSON:
Gone but you and your gift of laughter and zany antics will never be forgotten! Thank you for sharing… http://t.co/IcGy2iF1L2
— Wendy R. Robinson (@IamWendyRaquel) August 12, 2014
Actor CHRIS MELONI:
On our wall. Very sad. #RIPRobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/hwVnQK1wVt
— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) August 11, 2014
Singer JOHN MAYER:
The first thing I ever wanted to be when I grew up was Robin Williams’ inhabiting of Popeye. #RIPRobinWilliams
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) August 12, 2014
How awesome a contribution Robin Williams made to the world, that millions of people (and I) are now feeling real, deep human loss. So sad.
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) August 12, 2014
Legendary impresario and friend, Quincy D. Jones expressed:
RIP to my dear brother and friend Robin Williams. The world will miss the decades of laughter that you gave all of us.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) August 11, 2014
Global News/Media Anchor Katie Couric shared:
The world has lost a comic genius & huge talent. Interviewing Robin Williams was like taking the wildest roller coaster ride of your life.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) August 11, 2014
The legendary CHER-filled with lots of emotion and disbelief-had this to say:
There is a Great Chasm between on Stage,Film,
Fame & Life!
One is SUCH Heightened
Reality & After Heights there can be Great Depths !— Cher (@cher) August 12, 2014
Artist (Especially ) R Hard Wired
Delicately.I Liken it to a FAULTY
EMOTIONAL
THERMOSTAT.
U Can Set it,
But It Goes TOO HIGH THEN TOO LOW😥— Cher (@cher) August 12, 2014
If he could C
Our reactions,
He Might have kept on trying?
Maybe not 4ever,but feeling Love
Gives u hope.
Even so, Nothing Stops,
TOO LOW— Cher (@cher) August 12, 2014
There was a book written about artists with Manic Depression,
"Touched By Fire"
I call it my
Gift/Curse .
It give Great,
But can Take All.— Cher (@cher) August 12, 2014
GOOOOD
MORNING
VIET NAM 😂
AWAKENINGS.
MRS DOUBTFIRE,
GOOD WILL
HUNTING,
BIRDCAGE,
DEAD POETS
SOCIETY,
GARP!My Faves😔
Couldn't feel our💘4Him— Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
I was with him a little while ago we pretended to see Sharknados !
Have known him Long X. Saw him open 4 Martin Mull once,Pre Mork & Mindy💔— Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
He was Sweet LOVELY,Man.
He ran high voltage,Mind Always Going,
It was who he was.I Know Well..Many X's from High There is Only Low.So Sad😥— Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
Oh Robin😥
— Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
Comedian-friend Whoopi Goldberg seconds Billy Crystal and Danny Devito’s emotion:
BillyCrystal is right…There are No words
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 12, 2014
Talk-show queen and friend Oprah Winfrey spoke out:
Just watched BIRDCAGE and #LOL'd a lot. Thank you Robin for all the great interviews. We had some doozies. #R.I.P.
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 13, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHWXAJhmvyU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd5UT_lmzIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdz4dCMGbbw
Just two weeks ago, Williams post a #TBT of a pic of he and his daughter with the caption: “#tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams! Quarter of a century old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliams Love you!
He will be missed. #RIP Robin Williams .
https://twitter.com/zeldawilliams/statuses/499045688559165440
